This systematic review presents the potential toxicity of heavy metals such as lead (Pb),
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni), aluminum (Al), and copper (Cu) in raw …

Hydrological connectivity regulates the structure and function of Amazonian freshwater
ecosystems and the provisioning of services that sustain local populations. This connectivity …

When plants are subjected to high metal exposure, different plant species take different
strategies in response to metal-induced stress. Largely, plants can be distinguished in four …

Surface freshwaters—lakes, reservoirs, and rivers—are among the most extensively altered
ecosystems on Earth. Transformations include changes in the morphology of rivers and …

With the development of autonomous/smart technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT),
tremendous wireless sensor nodes (WSNs) are of great importance to realize intelligent …

Rapid growth of the economy in China has been coupled with increasing environmental
pollution. The coastal and estuarine ecosystems in China are now facing increasing metal …

Metals occur naturally in the earth's crust, and their contents in the environment can vary
between different regions resulting in spatial variations of background concentrations. The …

Metals are being utilized of ways in industries and agriculture; particularly heavy metals
such as mercury, cadmium, lead and arsenic constitute a significant potential threat to …

Mercury (Hg) is one of the most harmful metals and has been a public health concern
according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Artisanal and small-scale gold mining …

China is a major producer and consumer of freshwater fish, which can provide nutrients to
the human body but is also of great concern because of the bioaccumulation and …